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Volkswagen Tiguan

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

T16 BDCMOT history

T16 BDC is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 71,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
71,652 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 BDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 BDC was last recorded at 71,652 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 4,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,492 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,160 miles
Average per year
5,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,652 miles
  • 2024 – 67,492 miles
  • 2023 – 62,454 miles
  • 2022 – 55,586 miles
  • 2021 – 50,419 miles
  • 2020 – 37,409 miles
  • 2019 – 33,281 miles
  • 2018 – 27,806 miles
  • 2017 – 24,545 miles
  • 2016 – 18,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,652 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryService light on dash

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,652 miles (+4,160)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    71,652 miles
    Test number
    162810831006
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService light on dash

  2. Pass67,492 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    67,492 miles
    Test number
    368885221447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail67,492 miles (+5,038)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,492 miles
    Test number
    263738597839
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass62,454 miles1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    62,454 miles
    Test number
    981256341454
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail62,454 miles (+6,868)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,454 miles
    Test number
    862279351551
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass55,586 miles (+5,167)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,586 miles
    Test number
    341263988956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass50,419 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    50,419 miles
    Test number
    690574486399
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

  8. Fail50,419 miles (+13,010)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,419 miles
    Test number
    115330722006
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

  9. Pass37,409 miles (+4,128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    37,409 miles
    Test number
    808913293894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted, unable to check certain items

  10. Pass33,281 miles (+5,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    33,281 miles
    Test number
    591117869890
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

  11. Pass27,806 miles (+3,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    27,806 miles
    Test number
    799049802862
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

  12. Pass24,545 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,545 miles
    Test number
    326790750081
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undetrays fitted

  13. Fail24,545 miles (+5,665)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,545 miles
    Test number
    199398862957
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undetrays fitted

  14. Pass18,880 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    18,880 miles
    Test number
    614013595284
    • AdvisoryEngine running too clean for emission readings
    • AdvisoryNot able to check n/s/r seat belt child seat fitted

Questions about T16 BDC

Does T16 BDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 BDC is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T16 BDC?
The MOT on T16 BDC is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 BDC done?
T16 BDC was recorded at 71,652 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 5,495 miles a year.
Has T16 BDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 BDC has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T16 BDC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T16 BDC find?
T16 BDC passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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